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FM57 ZHO

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,294 mi
Last recorded76,294 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZHO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 76,294 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 73,775 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,464 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points near sub-frame mounting slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,185 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,647 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,695 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 65,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,110 miles

gearbox seal leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

gearbox seal leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 50,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,588 miles

Spare tyre defective

washers frozen up

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 36,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,381 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 25,381 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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FM57 ZHO is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 99,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM57 ZHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM57 ZHO registered?

FM57 ZHO is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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